Contents: Maintenance ↓ Service ↓ Engine ↓ Gearbox, final drive ↓ Front axle and steering ↓ Body ↓ Brakes, tires, wheels ↓ Electrical equipment system ↓ Every 2 years ↓ Every 60,000 km ↓ Every 90,000 km ↓
Maintenance
Petrol engines should be serviced every 15,000 km or at least once a year. Diesel engines should be serviced every 7,500 km. Under severe operating conditions, such as city and short-distance driving, frequent mountain driving, trailer towing and dusty road conditions, service should be performed every 5,000 km.
- Engine: change oil and filter.
- Fuel filter: remove water (diesel engine only).
- Disc brake pads: check thickness.
Service
Maintenance must be carried out at the following intervals: every 12 months - for items marked with the "•" sign, and every 30,000 km - for all maintenance items marked with the "•" and "■" signs.
Note: During checks at the VW PASSAT workshop, the fault code memory in the electronic systems of the engine, gearbox and air conditioning system is also interrogated. Therefore, it makes sense to regularly visit a specialist workshop, even when servicing is performed independently.
Engine
"•" Engine: change oil, change oil filter.
"•" Cooling and heating systems: check the fluid level, check the concentration of antifreeze. Visually check the tightness and external contamination of the radiator.
"•" Exhaust system: check for damage.
"•" Engine: visual inspection of the lubrication system for leaks.
"•" Crankshaft speed when the engine is idling: check and adjust if necessary.
"•" Gasoline engine: check CO content, adjust if necessary.
"•" Diesel engine: Remove water from the fuel filter.
■ Toothed, V-belts and poly V-belts: check the condition and tension of all belts. Tighten belts if necessary (if there is no automatic tensioner).
■ Fuel filter: replace(diesel and carburetor engines).
■ Dry air filter: Clean the filter housing. Replace the filter element (every 30,000 km or every 2 years).
■ Spark plugs: replace. Only vehicles up to 8/95 (except those equipped with a 160 hp engine.). For exact replacement intervals, see chapter "Spark plugs".
■ Compressor: check.
Gearbox, final drive
"•" Hinge covers: check for leaks and damage.
"•" Manual and automatic transmissions: visual inspection for leaks.
"•" Automatic transmission up to approx. 12/94: check ATF oil level, top up if necessary.
■ Manual transmission: check the oil level in the transmission and final drive.
Front axle and steering
"•" Tie rod ends: check clearance and fastening, check dust caps.
"•" Joints: check clearance and dust caps.
"•" Steering: check the clearance, check the bellows for leaks and damage.
■ Power steering: check fluid level, top up hydraulic fluid level if necessary (for cars with 9/91 only every 60,000 km).
■ Vehicles with airbag from 9/92: Visually check for external damage to the gasket and airbag module near the instrument panel on the right.
Body
"•" Door hinges: lubricate.
"•" Heating system: replace dust and pollen filter.
■ Anti-corrosion protection of the underbody and protection of hidden cavities with anti-corrosion agents: check.
■ Seat belts: check for damage.
■ Sliding roof panel: Clean water drainage holes.
Brakes, tires, wheels
"•" Brake system: check pipelines, hoses, brake cylinders and connection points for leaks and damage.
"•" Brake fluid level: check, top up if necessary.
(The original information is posted on the website: «VWMANUAL.ru»)
"•" Brake system: check the thickness of the front and rear brake linings.
"•" Set of tires: check tread depth and tire pressure: check tires for wear and damage (including spare wheel).
Electrical equipment system
"•" Lighting system: check, adjust main headlights if necessary.
"•" Sound signal: check.
"•" Windscreen wipers: check the rubber bands of the windscreen wiper blades for wear, check the angle of the blades.
"•" Windscreen washer system: check operation, check nozzle position, top up fluid level, check headlight washer system.
"•" Battery: check voltage, electrolyte level and tightness of fastening.
Every 2 years
Brake fluid: replace.
Every 60,000 km
Automatic transmission: replace ATF oil and mesh, check oil level in final drive.
Replace spark plugs. Mainly affects cars manufactured since 9/95 and equipped with a 160 hp engine.
Every 90,000 km
Turbocharged diesel engines 90/110 hp: replace timing belt and timing belt tensioner roller.
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